2011 BMW X5 consumer reviews

I came from an X5 4.4 V8 which I loved. Did have a few Oil leak problems. It had a couple of new Alternators and batteries but it had 232,000 kilos when sold. The X3 3.5i is just great, nice and quiet , great performance, tows my 23ft 9"caravan a breeze. So far (53k kilos) no probs. Only thing I dont like is the engine stop at lights and stops etc i forget to switch it of at times. A bit hard on fuel in City driving but ok on out of town. Would certainly buy another one.

I do love the look and feel of my X5d, that is a good thing since I appear to be stuck with it until these recent recalls can be fixed. I am trading asap since this car has been into the shop so many times now I cannot keep track. My friends always wonder what car I am going to turn up in next since I seem to have a loaner everytime they see me. The latest was my X5 in for 2 months, returned to me twice during that service and I had to turn around and return it to them. The check engine light would constantly come on and then all the error lights would light up. Germany finally decided to replace the transmission since they didn't really know what was happening and claim it was fluid leaking into the wiring. Almost ever sensor that could turn on does, the latest was a fuel one and can you just replace the sensor. No, you need to replace the whole fuel tank at $2K. Lovely. This will be my last BMW.

This is truly the best driving AWD car I've owned and the 3rd best all time next to my 1971 BMW 2002 and my 1997 5 series. On the road, there's not a car I've driven or ridden in that I'd prefer over this one for driving comfort (and fun). However, this is the most unreliable vehicle I've ever owned...by far. When you buy a german luxury vehicle, you know you're signing yourself up for expensive maintenance and the "d'oh!" repair moment at some point during the car's life. But this one has been in the shop constantly (and would be way more often if I had a good local BMW dealer and didn't already have too much service fatigue from this vehicle). Turbocharger has now been replaced 2x in 30k mi (I bought this as a CPO w 20k mi), as well as a maddening array of "other" issues that have been replaced under warranty. $50 deductible seems like a good deal on the CPO until you spend that 3x/yr + pay $1000/yr in "routine" maintenance on the vehicle. My only other major beef with this car is that the audio system is of poor quality , but even more maddening is that there is no bluetooth audio at all; thus no support for Spotify, Apple Music, etc. Bluetooth phone works flawlessly; so there's obviously a software update BMW COULD have released to enable BT audio from other sources, but they've just decided not to. Fail. This one comes off of warranty in 60 days and I'm actively looking for a replacement car as I'd never drive this out of warranty. It's just a really, really, really unreliable car. I'd have expected this from a Land Rover ; not from BMW.

I am very satisfied with a purchase! BMW 2011 3.5i is a great car for city. I do have a decent MPG(20), it is roomie and very nice looking. When you look for this car to buy used, interior is the great way to understand if the mileage is accurate. Don't buy it in NYC. The ride is rough, but you get good handling because of that. Steering wheel is hard to turn, but it makes it unique. This car is a great Sport Utility SUV for the people who knows what it is.

I wish the test drive would have given me more insight. I hate the steering. Too hard to turn at low speeds and so tight when on the hwy. that I feel like I am all over the road. I am worn out after driving this car. Always something coming on with the sensors. Now the camera is malfunctioning and there is nothing in idrive to help and nothing in the car manual. I do not like the idrive system. Takes your attention off the road too much. I constantly bump it if I am using the cup holder from the passenger seat. I absolutely HATE the unlock button in the middle of the car! why aren't they on each front door like most cars. Also if you are going to be able to unlock and have a push button start.... the design would have been better not to have to insert it into the car. Not sure if there are keyless entries with codes available as we purchased this used but I really don't like having to have the key with me.... of course, I couldn't leave it in the car then as it would open for anyone! The automatic lift gate is nice but why can't you close it from the driver's seat. VERY inconvenient when you are used to being able to do that....... the seats are very hard and not comfortable for long trips.... An hour in and I hate it. I totally regret purchasing this car. Wish I had kept my 2008 Lincoln MKX. Who knew..... I think sometimes people want BMW for status and it isn't about that for me.

I like the vehicle, and am amazed that something this heavy with such heavy tires with a twin turbo and 300 HP can get 26 mpg on a trip. Cons are teeth jarring run flat tires and the disgusting amount of brake dust.

The BMW X5 is a fabulous vehicle! The high quality is apparent throughout with thoughtful touches and wonderful attention to detail. Since little things mean a lot, the little details such as large map pockets and a glove box that angles upward that can be easily reached and opened by the driver provide easy access to items such as sunglasses. Also, the rear hatch with a small lower section keeps things from falling out when unloading at an angle such as on a boat launch ramp or when unloading scuba tank when backed down to the beach. In addition, the BMW rear vision backup camera is superb, and it provides a sort of night vision much better than I anticipated. The 300 horsepower turbocharged six cylinder engine is smooth, and my X5 gets 25 miles per gallon while on cruise control on the highway, although the mileage is less in stop and go traffic. Since the BMW has a rated payload capacity of 1,290 pounds and a towing capacity of 6,000 pounds, it is able to handle most towing assignments and is great for hauling people and gear such as scuba equipment!

This car performs well when it does work. However, since I purchased it in 2010, it's been in the shop more than on the road. A couple of days after buying it, the car just lost power while pulling in to a shopping center. I had to wait a few minutes before I was able to restart it. Then at 800 miles, I had to add a quart of oil. Then after that, it's been a routine quart of oil every 3000 miles. I was told by dealership that it was normal to add a quart of oil since it's a "high performance" vehicle. I took it to a couple of mechanics and I was told that it isn't normal to add a quart every 3000 miles!! There is something wrong with the engine if it continues to require adding a quart of oil. A few months later, the engine emission lights came on and they had to replace the emission pump. Then, my engine completely burst while entering the freeway, which eventually had the truck in service for almost 2 1/2 months while I waited for the dealership to replace the engine. Not only was it an inconvenience, the dealership also required me to return the loaner every 3 days!!! What a bunch of crock! By the way, after the engine was replaced, the problems with adding a quart of oil stopped!! I would usually see the oil gauge at 50% by 1500 miles and by close to 3000 miles that's when I have to add a quart of oil. Then a month later, the battery died at 35,000 miles. After a month, the water pump broke on Christmas Eve, which then had to be replaced. I was told by my service advisor, that it doesn't matter what car I buy, if it's built by humans it is prone to have problems....What??? Problems!! I call it a complete failure. Not only does the truck unreliable but the place I bought the vehicle is also unreliable with their loaner cars. BMW calls their vehicle "The Ultimate Driving Experience". After what I've been through, I call it the ultimate broken down experience!!

I DROVE ALL TH WAY FROM SUGAR LAND,TX FOR MY NEW X5 TWIN TURBO, MY TRUCK IS FAST AND SO WAS THE SERVICE AT PASSPORT MOTORS. THANK YOU ROSY & ARTHUR!!!!

I purchased a 2011 diesel and would not buy another one. The exhaust system, and diesel exhaust fluid system are very problematic. It started at around 30,000 miles with a smell of exhaust in the cabin when starting in cold weather. It would go away shortly after, and the dealer checked it out, but nothing found. At 55,000 miles, it really started going. Dealer cleaned the exhaust filter at cost of 400. Engine light came on and it went back for repairs. They then replaced the exhaust fluid reservoir and heater at a cost of 1,300. Now at 60,000 miles the level of exhaust in the cabin in dangerously high. It went back in, and the dealer says there are leaks in the exhaust system at the engine, and the cost will be around 1,100. Some of these things have been recalled for the exact issues, same model and year, but the recall, doesn't include my vin number. Before you buy a diesel, do a google search on "x5 exhaust in cabin". Then, don't buy one.